Conspirituality 242: Executive Disorder
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Jan 30, 2025 This episode dives into the chaos of recent executive orders, including the controversies around pardoning January 6th insurrectionists. Street violence linked to extremist groups poses an alarming threat to democracy. The discussion touches on the implications of misleading health data and its effects on public trust. They also critique the shift in biomedical research funding from public to private sources. Finally, the complex interplay between faith, politics, and social justice unveils the responses from religious institutions amid rising inequalities.
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Pardons for Rioters
- Trump pardoned over 1,500 January 6th rioters, including key figures like Stuart Rhodes and Jacob Chansley.
- This act signals that violent loyalty outweighs facts or legality in Trump's view.
Deputizing Violence
- The pardons, particularly of violent groups, effectively deputizes street brawling.
- This tactic intimidates opponents and spreads from marginalized groups to their supporters.
Meme Coin Scheme
- Trump and Melania engaged in a pump-and-dump scheme with meme coins during the inauguration.
- Meme coins are purely speculative, lacking any real utility or value.